Manchester City are reportedly lining up a summer move for Ross Barkley.

The youngster, who has just returned from being part of England’s World Cup squad in Brazil, attracted a lot of attention last season with his impressive performances for Everton.

Liverpool and Manchester United were both linked with moves for the midfielder and now, according to the Mirror, Premier League champions Man City are eyeing a deal.

The Citizens are reportedly willing to offer £25m for the 20-year-old and will allow Jack Rodwell to return to Goodison Park as part of the package.

Jack Rodwell could return to Everton (Picture: AP)

Rodwell moved to the Etihad in 2012 but has struggled to make an impact due to injuries and a lack of opportunities, with the likes of Yaya Toure, James Milner and Fernandinho ahead of him in the pecking order.

But with the future of Toure uncertain this summer, City boss Manuel Pellegrini could see Barkley as the man to fill the void.

However, along with Rodwell, City have a history of buying young, English talent and not enabling them to develop, with Scott Sinclair also struggling for game time since joining from Swansea two years ago.